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Antique Framed Print : Picture No. 10869323
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Picture No. 10869323
Water Hyacinth: floating macrophyte clogs up water channels and lakes. (Eichhornia crassipes) Date
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Media ID 10498189
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Aquatic Channels Floating Hyacinth Hyacinths Invasive Lakes Mass Masses Pest Pests Clogs Crassipes Eichhornia Puple
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.7cm x 37.1cm (9.7" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Nature's Purple Invasion - Water Hyacinth Takes Over the Waters!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, we witness the mesmerizing yet troublesome beauty of water hyacinths as they conquer water channels and lakes. Eichhornia crassipes, commonly known as water hyacinth, floats gracefully on the surface, forming a vibrant purple carpet that stretches as far as the eye can see. These macrophytes may appear harmless at first glance, but don't be fooled by their delicate flowers. Their sheer numbers create massive clusters that clog up entire waterways like mischievous troublemakers! They disrupt aquatic ecosystems and hinder navigation for both humans and wildlife alike. This invasive plant species has become an unwelcome guest in tropical regions around the world. Its rapid growth rate and ability to multiply quickly turn these once serene waters into a battleground against its relentless invasion. While it's hard not to appreciate their stunning blooms from afar, let's remember that too much of a good thing can sometimes lead to chaos. So next time you encounter these purple pests floating about in your local lake or river channel, admire them from a distance but keep an eye out for any potential mischief they might cause! Photo credit: Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment - Rights Managed
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